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Multimedia Projector

OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL

PLC-SP20E

MODEL

PLC-SP20

Summary of Contents for PLC-SP20

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector OWNER S INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL PLC SP20E MODEL PLC SP20 ...

Page 2: ...erly see TROUBLESHOOTING section on pages 49 50 and try the solutions marked for each problem SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Intense light source Do not stare directly into the projection lens as possible eye damage could result Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam If the Pr...

Page 3: ...fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or...

Page 4: ...IRECT OPERATION 24 MENU OPERATION 25 26 USING THE PROJECTOR 27 46 TO TURN ON THE PROJECTOR 27 TO TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR 27 DIRECT OPERATION 27 MODE SELECT 27 SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 28 SOUND MUTE FUNCTION 28 ZOOM ADJUSTMENT 28 FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 28 DIGITAL ZOOM ADJUSTMENT 28 NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION 28 NO SHOW FUNCTION 28 P TIMER FUNCTION 28 FREEZE PICTURE FUNCTION 28 AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION 28 MENU OPER...

Page 5: ...resolutions between 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 are compressed to 800 x 600 The projector cannot display screen resolutions above 1024 x 768 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1024 x 768 reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector The projector is extremely compact in size and weight Having a sophisticated shape like an attach G case with a retractable carrying ha...

Page 6: ...t type of power is supplied to your building Model PLC SP20 Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 110 120 VAC The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage The projector is designed to work with single phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not plug into any other type of power system Consult your authorized dealer ...

Page 7: ...ION HOT AIR Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot Observe the following when handling your projector or choosing a location to install it Keep heat sensitive objects away from the exhaust port If you set the projector on top of a metallic surface the surface will become hot because of the hot air exhaust Be careful when handling Do not touch the cabinet near to the exhaust vent area and especiall...

Page 8: ...t 1m away from any object Make sure that there are no objects under the projector An object under the projector may prevent the projector from taking the cooling air through the bottom vent POSITIONING ROOM LIGHT This projector is basically designed to project on a flat projection surface This projector can be focused from 1 4 m 10 8 m Use the illustration below as an example when positioning the ...

Page 9: ...red front height position feet is locked 3 Turn the adjustable feet and adjust picture position and tilt UP UP DOWN DOWN ADJUSTABLE FEET FEET LOCK BUTTONS CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR Do not drop or give a shock to the projector otherwise damage or malfunction may result When carrying the projector use a Sanyo recommended Carrying Case Do not transport the projector by using a...

Page 10: ...nitor can be connected to the HDB15 pin VGA terminal on the projector Connect the monitor to this terminal using a monitor cable not provided CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT JACKS 1 and 2 Connect audio outputs from your computer to these jacks using the audio cable not provided CONNECTING TO THE MULTI POLE 12 PIN CONTROL PORT CONNECTORS 1 and 2 If you wish to control the computer with proje...

Page 11: ...NITOR OUT EXT SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 STEREO STEREO AUDIO 1 STEREO 8Ω COMPUTER MONITOR CABLE NOT PROVIDED COMPUTER OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT SERIAL PORT INPUT AUDIO CABLE NOT PROVIDED COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2 CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2 MOUSE CABLE FOR PS 2 PORT PROVIDED MOUSE CABLE FOR SERIAL PORT NOT PROVIDED PS 2 PORT INPUT COMPUTER INPUT 1 or 2 VGA CABLE PROVIDED MONITOR OUTPUT AU...

Page 12: ... OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT ADB PORT INPUT COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2 AUDIO CABLE NOT PROVIDED MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT NOT PROVIDED COMPUTER INPUT 1 or 2 MONITOR OUTPUT VGA MAC ADAPTER NOT PROVIDED VGA CABLE PROVIDED Set the dip switches as shown in the table below depending on the RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you turn on the projector and computer 1 2 ON ON OFF DIP 3 4 5 6 VGA MAC ADAPT...

Page 13: ...COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 STEREO STEREO AUDIO 1 STEREO 8Ω CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2 COMPUTER COMPUTER OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT SERIAL PORT INPUT PS 2 PORT INPUT COMPUTER INPUT 1 or 2 COMPUTER AUDIO INPUT 1 or 2 AUDIO CABLE NOT PROVIDED VGA CABLE PROVIDED MOUSE CABLE FOR PS 2 PORT PROVIDED MOUSE CABLE FOR SERIAL PORT NOT PROVIDED AUDIO INPUT Amp L R R L Spea...

Page 14: ... 1 or 2 AUDIO CABLE NOT PROVIDED VGA CABLE PROVIDED MOUSE CABLE FOR ADB PORT NOT PROVIDED The Macintosh PowerBook requires the use of the PowerBook Video Adapter shipped with the PowerBook TO POWERBOOK VIDEO ADAPTER CONTROL PORT OUTPUT 1 or 2 1 2 ON ON OFF DIP 3 4 5 6 VGA MAC ADAPTER Set the dip switches as shown in the table below depending on the RESOLUTION MODE that you want to use before you t...

Page 15: ...ITOR OUTPUT JACK This jack will contain the video information of the selected program source video only If you select program source Computer 1 or Computer 2 there is no signal Connect video input from AV equipment to this jack by audio video cable Whenever the S VIDEO signal source is viewed on the screen the video signal available at the MONITOR OUTPUT jack will be in black and white monochrome ...

Page 16: ... IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 STEREO STEREO AUDIO 1 STEREO 8Ω VIDEO EQUIPMENT Video Cassette Recorder DVD Player Video Disc Player Satellite TV Tuner L R AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT MONITOR S VHS VCR Etc S VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT SPEAKER OUT AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO MONITOR OU...

Page 17: ... If you use external speaker system connect stereo type external speaker jack Internal speaker sound is disconnected when speaker jack is connected COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT EXT SP CONTROL PORT 2 CONTROL PORT 1 AUDIO 2 STEREO STEREO AUDIO 1 STEREO 8Ω AV IN AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO MONO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO R L EXTERNAL SPEAKER SYSTEM ...

Page 18: ...F CONTROLS TOP CONTROLS TOP CONTROLS MODE SELECT AUTO IMAGE NORMAL MENU ZOOM FOCUS VOLUME ON OFF 3 1 o 0 2 i u y t 4 TOP OF THE PROJECTOR LAMP REPLACE LAMP READY WARNING TEMP q w e r FRONT INDICATORS FRONT INDICATORS ...

Page 19: ...ens o MODE BUTTON Used to select source Computer 1 Computer 2 or Video 1 Input 0 MENU BUTTON This button will activate the MENU operation Use this button the POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons and the SELECT button to make adjustments to the projector s setting in MENU operation 1 AUTO IMAGE BUTTON Used to operate the AUTO IMAGE function 2 NORMAL BUTTON Used to reset to normal picture adjustment pre...

Page 20: ...nect a mouse cable to the projector NOTE Control port 2 connector can be also used as serial port 2 AUDIO INPUT JACKS Used to connect an audio input to the projector 3 VIDEO INPUT JACK Used to connect a video source to the projector 4 S VIDEO INPUT JACK Used to connect a S VHS video source to the projector 5 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT JACKS Permits audio connection to a monitor 6 VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT JA...

Page 21: ...ration Wireless mouse is usable when PC mouse pointer is displayed on the screen When the menu or indicator of the projector is displayed on the screen instead of the PC mouse pointer the wireless mouse cannot be used NOTE To use the unit as a PC wireless mouse connect the projector to the PC with the attached cable Signals from the projector are transmitted to the PC enabling the remote control u...

Page 22: ...et to normal picture adjustment preset by factory 4 POINTING PAD POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT BUTTON When in use as a remote for the projector To select an item on the MENU that you want to adjust To select an item move the arrow by pressing the pad upward downward leftward or rightward Used to operate power zoom lens power focus system or digital zoom function by pressing the pad either upward or dow...

Page 23: ...rd the projector Receiver window whenever pressing the buttons Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 5m and 60 front and rear of the projector To insure safe operation please observe the following precautions Use 2 AA UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries Change two batteries at the same time Do not use a new battery with a used battery Avoid contact with water Do not drop the remot...

Page 24: ...F BUTTON MODE SELECT MODE BUTTON MODE BUTTON SOUND VOLUME VOLUME and BUTTONS VOLUME and BUTTONS SOUND MUTE NOT AVAILABLE MUTE BUTTON ZOOM ZOOM and BUTTONS ZOOM BUTTON POINT UP DOWN BUTTON FOCUS FOCUS and BUTTONS FOCUS BUTTON POINT UP DOWN BUTTON DIGITAL ZOOM NOT AVAILABLE D ZOOM BUTTON SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON FRONT CLICK BUTTON POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT BUTTON NORMAL PICTURE NORMAL BUTTON NORMAL B...

Page 25: ...TTON POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON POINT UP DOWN BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTON SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON POINT UP DOWN BUTTON SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON POINT UP DOWN BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTON SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON POINT UP DOWN BUTTON SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON PICTURE IMAGE COLOU...

Page 26: ...UTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTON SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN BUTTON SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON PC ADJUSTMENT MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON POINT UP DOWN BUTTONS SELECT BUTTON MENU BUTTON POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTON SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON POINT UP DOWN BUTTON SELECT ...

Page 27: ...URE WARNING INDICATOR continues to flash follow the procedures below 1 Press LAMP POWER ON OFF button to OFF 2 Check the air filter for dust accumulation 3 Remove dust with vacuum cleaner See AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING section on page 47 4 Press LAMP POWER ON OFF button to ON If the TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR still continues to flash call your authorized dealer or service station Press the LA...

Page 28: ...press FRONT CLICK button The size of image is reduced by degrees Compress function To pan the image press POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT POINTING PAD button s The image move to the direction indicated panning function To cancel Digital Zoom mode press other buttons except NO SHOW button NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION The normal picture level is factory preset on the projector and can be restored anytime by pre...

Page 29: ...Another dialog box MODE DISPLAY will appear 3 Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear 4 Move the arrow to the mode you want computer 1 computer 2 or video 1 to use by pressing the POINT UP DOWN BUTTON s and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON MAIN MENU DISPLAY MODE DISPLAY MAIN MENU DISPLAY MODE DISPLAY P TIMER MENU AUTO IMAGE MUTE VOLUME MODE FOCUS ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW D ZOOM N...

Page 30: ...Mute and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON The mute display is changed On from Off and mute the sound 7 To quit the MENU point to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON LANGUAGE ADJUSTMENT A language used in the MENU is selectable from among English German French Italian Spanish and Japanese 1 Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear 2 Press the POINT ...

Page 31: ...ipment to the PROJECTOR and turn them on projector first 2 Set MODE SELECT to VIDEO MODE 3 Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear 4 Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTON s to select SYSTEM and press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON Another dialog box COLOUR SYSTEM DISPLAY will appear The current COLOUR SYSTEM is displayed in the system window 5 Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON a...

Page 32: ...hem later To store the settings move the arrow to Stored and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON When you have stored the settings OK is displayed for confirmation 8 Move the arrow to Yes and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON The stored settings are permanently held even if the MAIN ON OFF is switched off 9 To quit the MENU move the arrow to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTT...

Page 33: ...the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear 2 Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTON s to select SCREEN and press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON Another dialog box SCREEN ADJUST DISPLAY will appear 3 Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear 4 To switch to Wide mode move the arrow to Wide by pressing the POINT UP DOWN BUTTON s and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON 5 To switch to Regu...

Page 34: ...UTER MODE 1 or 2 This shows the current display mode initially detected by the projector in the system window And Current mode display appears NOTE 1 If the projector cannot discriminate or detect the input signal from the computer the Go PC adj display appears NOTE 2 If no input signal from the computer the No signal display appears on the screen 3 Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY ...

Page 35: ...80 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz VGA1 VGA2 VGA3 VGA4 VGA5 VGA6 85 00 43 269 640 x 480 VGA7 MAC LC13 MAC 13 SVGA1 SVGA2 SVGA3 SVGA4 SVGA5 SVGA6 SVGA7 SVGA8 ...

Page 36: ...AR CLICK BUTTON The auto image function is started now It will take about 10 seconds 7 To store the settings move the arrow to Stored and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON When you have stored the settings OK is displayed for confirmation 8 Move the arrow to Yes and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON The stored settings are permanently held even if the MAIN ON OFF is switched off 9 To q...

Page 37: ...s and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON The stored settings are permanently held even if the MAIN ON OFF is switched off 9 To quit the MENU move the arrow to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON 10 If you do not want to store the settings move the arrow to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON The settings changed remains effective until the MAIN ON OFF switch is turne...

Page 38: ... REAR CLICK BUTTON When you have stored the settings OK is displayed for confirmation 6 Move the arrow to Yes and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON The stored settings are permanently held even if the MAIN ON OFF is switched off 7 To quit the MENU move the arrow to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON 8 If you do not want to store the settings move the arrow to Quit and then pres...

Page 39: ...s enables you to recall the setting for a specific computer when you need it 1 Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear 2 Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT BUTTON s to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON Another dialog box Where to reserve will appear 3 In this dialog box you will select one of the memory areas from among Mode 1 to Mode 8 If parameters ha...

Page 40: ...ECT REAR CLICK BUTTON When you have reset the settings OK is displayed for confirmation Move the arrow to Yes and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON You can adjust the settings again if needed 13 To quit the MENU move the arrow to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON 14 If you quit the MENU without storing the settings in the memory the parameter data you changed will not be kept ...

Page 41: ...n adjust the settings again if needed 22 To quit the MENU move the arrow to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON 23 If you quit the MENU without storing the settings in the memory the parameter data you changed will not be kept 24 The stored settings are permanently held even if the MAIN ON OFF is switched off ITEM CLAMP DISPLAY AREA HORIZ SCALE FUNCTION Adjustment of the clamp level W...

Page 42: ...essing the POINT UP DOWN BUTTON s Press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON Another dialog box PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY will appear 5 To quit the MENU point to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON 6 To modify the parameter data perform the steps 9 24 of PC ADJUSTMENT SECTION 7 To clear the parameter data move the arrow by pressing the POINT UP DOWN BUTTON s to select Mode free Press the SELECT R...

Page 43: ...reduced by degrees Compress function 7 To pan the image press POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT POINTING PAD BUTTON s The image move to the direction indicated panning function 8 To cancel Digital Zoom mode press other buttons except NO SHOW button 9 To turn the image size to true size 800 x 600 in SVGA or XGA and 640 x 480 in VGA move the arrow to True by pressing POINT UP DOWN BUTTON s and then press SEL...

Page 44: ...te Display Zoom Focus Display Normal Display No show Display CEILING When this function is in the On position the top bottom and the left right picture reverse capability lets you project from a ceiling mounted projector REAR When this function is in the On position the left right picture reverse capability lets you project onto a rear projection screen SPLIT WIPE Turn SPLIT WIPE function On in th...

Page 45: ... SETTING DISPLAY will appear 3 Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear 4 Move the arrow to an item you want to set by pressing the POINT UP DOWN BUTTON s 5 If you want to change the setting On or Off press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON 6 To quit the MENU point to Quit and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON 7 The settings are permanently kept even if the MAIN ON OFF is switched ...

Page 46: ...POINT UP DOWN BUTTON s to select Lamp age and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON When you reset the lamp replace monitor lamp replace monitor reset is displayed for confirmation 5 Move the arrow to Yes and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON OK is displayed for confirmation Move the arrow to Yes and then press the SELECT REAR CLICK BUTTON the lamp replace monitor is reset 6 Move the arrow...

Page 47: ... PICTURE IMAGE USE THE PROJECTOR IN THE CLEAN ENVIRONMENT USAGE IN THE CLEAN ENVIRONMENT IS RECOMMENDED When used under the dusty or smoky conditions dust may accumulate on the liquid crystal panel and lens inside it and may resultantly be projected on the screen together with the picture When the above symptoms are noticed contact the place where your authorized dealer or service station for the ...

Page 48: ...rew with a screwdriver and disconnect the lamp cover 4 Remove 2 screws with a screwdriver and pull out the lamp assembly by grasping the handle 5 Replace the lamp assembly 6 Tighten 3 screws to secure the lamp cover to the lamp assembly 7 Connect the detachable AC cord to the projector LAMP REPLACEMENT 8 Reset the lamp replacement monitor timer See LAMP AGE section on page 46 NOTE Do not reset the...

Page 49: ...omputer and monitor off before you power up the projector Power the equipment back up in this order Projector monitor computer 6 If the problem still exists check the following chart Plug the projector into an AC outlet Turn the MAIN ON OFF button to ON Press the LAMP POWER ON OFF switch to ON Be sure the READY INDICATOR light is ON Wait one minute after the projector is turned OFF before turning ...

Page 50: ...d remote control unit Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote control unit Maximum operate range 5 m Remote control unit doesn t work Check the cable connection between the projector and the computer Check the mouse setting on your computer Turn on the projector before you turn on the computer Wireless mouse function does not work Try these Solutions OPTIONAL PARTS T...

Page 51: ...Thin Film Transistor x 3 1 440 000 480 000 800 x 600 x 3 5 colour system PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC4 43 and PAL M H sync 15 100 KHz V sync 50 100 Hz Adjustable from 30 to 300 300 1 750 TV lines F1 8 2 1 lens with f48 4 mm 62 8 mm Motor zoom and focus 1 4 m 10 8 m 150 watt type Dichroic mirror and X prism system PHONO Type x 1 Video Audio R and L and DIN 4 pin S Video x 1 VGA HDB15 Terminal x 2 Multi pole...

Page 52: ...SANYO Electric Co Ltd Printed in Japan Part No 610 284 0124 1AA6P1P2236 P6YAB ...

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